Senior Director, Enterprise Risk, Quality & Patient Safety
Date Posted:
2026-06-19Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
Florida - Remote
WHY JOIN FCS
At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS
Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.
Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.
Come join us today!
SUMMARY:
The Senior Director, Enterprise Risk, Quality & Patient Safety provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization's enterprise risk management, insurance, quality, patient safety, and performance improvement programs. This role integrates clinical and business risk strategies to ensure regulatory compliance, protect organizational assets, and improve patient outcomes.
The Senior Director partners with executive leadership and operational teams to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risk while advancing a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the organization.
PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead enterprise-wide Risk Management, Quality, Patient Safety, and Insurance functions
Develop and implement an integrated Enterprise Risk and Quality strategy aligned to organizational goals
Oversee risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting across all business units
Establish and maintain enterprise dashboards to monitor risk, quality, and patient safety metrics
Lead performance improvement initiatives to reduce variation and improve outcomes
Oversee root cause analysis processes and ensure effective corrective action implementation
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (CMS, AHCA,
Lead survey readiness, accreditation, and certification activities
Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to address systemic risks and improve care delivery
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on risk exposure and quality performance
Build and lead high-performing teams across risk, quality, and patient safety
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Travel to clinic locations to support quality, risk, and patient safety initiatives
Oversight of Quality Committee and Patient Safety Organization
Support insurance programs, including malpractice and cyber risk
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, Public Health, or related field, required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), strongly preferred
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license, preferred
Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), required
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), required or obtained within 2 years
Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), preferred
Valid state driver's license, required
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 12–15 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare risk management, quality, patient safety, and/or clinical operations
Multi-state healthcare experience, required
Experience managing enterprise risk programs, insurance, and claims, required
Experience leading quality and patient safety initiatives in ambulatory or hospital settings, required
Demonstrated success in regulatory compliance, accreditation, and survey readiness (CMS, AHCA, TJC)
Proven ability to lead enterprise-level performance improvement initiatives
SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens
Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.
EEOC
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment ([email protected]) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.
FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
2026-06-19Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
Florida - Remote
WHY JOIN FCS
At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS
Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.
Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.
Come join us today!
SUMMARY:
The Senior Director, Enterprise Risk, Quality & Patient Safety provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization's enterprise risk management, insurance, quality, patient safety, and performance improvement programs. This role integrates clinical and business risk strategies to ensure regulatory compliance, protect organizational assets, and improve patient outcomes.
The Senior Director partners with executive leadership and operational teams to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risk while advancing a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the organization.
PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead enterprise-wide Risk Management, Quality, Patient Safety, and Insurance functions
Develop and implement an integrated Enterprise Risk and Quality strategy aligned to organizational goals
Oversee risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting across all business units
Establish and maintain enterprise dashboards to monitor risk, quality, and patient safety metrics
Lead performance improvement initiatives to reduce variation and improve outcomes
Oversee root cause analysis processes and ensure effective corrective action implementation
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (CMS, AHCA,
Lead survey readiness, accreditation, and certification activities
Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to address systemic risks and improve care delivery
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on risk exposure and quality performance
Build and lead high-performing teams across risk, quality, and patient safety
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Travel to clinic locations to support quality, risk, and patient safety initiatives
Oversight of Quality Committee and Patient Safety Organization
Support insurance programs, including malpractice and cyber risk
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, Public Health, or related field, required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), strongly preferred
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license, preferred
Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), required
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), required or obtained within 2 years
Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), preferred
Valid state driver's license, required
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 12–15 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare risk management, quality, patient safety, and/or clinical operations
Multi-state healthcare experience, required
Experience managing enterprise risk programs, insurance, and claims, required
Experience leading quality and patient safety initiatives in ambulatory or hospital settings, required
Demonstrated success in regulatory compliance, accreditation, and survey readiness (CMS, AHCA, TJC)
Proven ability to lead enterprise-level performance improvement initiatives
SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens
Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.
EEOC
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment ([email protected]) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.
FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.